More Money-Saving Opportunities from the AARC

August 28, 2003
Love your AARC membership but having a hard time justifying the cost of annual dues?

Well, here’s yet another money-saving opportunity from the Association that can help make those worries a thing of the past!

The Association has entered into an agreement with the credit card company, MBNA, to offer members the chance to participate in MBNA’s World Points Program. With the AARC MBNA card, members receive special rewards, including everything from discounts on travel and merchandise to gift certificates to cash-back incentives. Card holders receive one point for every dollar they spend, to be applied to the reward(s) of their choosing. You can even manage your account online!

For example, 25,000 points earns free airfare anywhere in the continental United States. You can exchange points for everything from appliances to electronics, clothing, furnishings and more. This program includes access to World Points Assist, a personal assistant service that will assist you with travel planning, dinner reservations, event tickets, and flowers and gifts—even with pet-sitting services.

But that’s not all! MBNA also offers a special Marketplace web page where card holders have the chance to cash in on special savings on brand name merchandise from retailers ranging from Babies R Us to the Gap to Amazon.com. Special offers are added on a daily basis, and you never know what kind of savings you’ll find! Recent offers have included:

• Free shipping at Amazon.com
• $15 off an Avis car rental
• 10% off flowers from Hallmark

You can also access special savings from your favorite retailers directly from your online statement – if you’ve recently purchased an item at the Gap, for example, just click on the Gap link on your bill and you’ll be taken directly to the latest promotional offerings especially for card holders.

So don’t delay—start using your AARC membership to save money with the World Points Program today. Visit the MBNA World Points web site at http://www.mbnaworldpoints.com and apply for your AARC MBNA card!

And don’t forget about the other money-saving benefits that come with AARC membership:

• Discounts on automobile insurance via GEICO Insurance
• Discounts on magazine subscriptions via buymags.com
• Discounts on professional liability insurance
• A $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy

It’s never been more affordable to join the AARC!